City Maps Torun Poland

City Maps Torun Poland
Author: James mcFee
Publisher: Soffer Publishing
Total Pages: 72
Release:
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City Maps Torun Poland is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Attractions, pubs, bars, restaurants, museums, convenience stores, clothing stores, shopping centers, marketplaces, police, emergency facilities are only some of the places you will find in this map. This collection of maps is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this map be part of yet another fun Torun adventure :)

Stalag XXA Torun Enforced March from Poland

Stalag XXA Torun Enforced March from Poland
Author: Stephen Wynn
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2020-12-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1526754479

“Based largely on a POW diary, this book sheds fresh light on the conditions facing POWs in Poland as the Nazi State collapsed . . . Very Highly Recommended.” —Firetrench Stalag XXA was a Second World War German POW camp for noncommissioned officers located in Nazi occupied Torun, in northern Poland. This book examines in detail what life was like in the camp for those held there, which over the course of the war numbered more than 60,000 men, including Polish, French, Belgians, British, Yugoslavians, Russians, Americans, Italians and Norwegians. The bulk of the book is based on a diary kept by Leonard Parker, a POW at Stalag XXA who was forced to undertake a march from the camp, commencing on January 19 1945, taking himself and his comrades to the Russian port of Odessa. It was a difficult march undertaken in harsh wintery conditions, where lack of food, the cold, and the fear of death were their constant companions. The final leg of their liberation saw the men of Stalag XXA board the Duchess of Richmond at Odessa, before arriving at Greenock, Scotland, on April 17 1945, and finally finding their freedom. “Under the format of a diary this book tells the story of Leonard Parker, his life and daily struggle of living in a prison camp . . . a great read . . . I would recommend this book to all. 5 stars.” —UK Historian

Astronomy in Toruń, Nicholas Copernicus' Native Town

Astronomy in Toruń, Nicholas Copernicus' Native Town
Author: Cecylia Iwaniszewska
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1972
Genre: Astronomy
ISBN:

"Nicholas Copernicus, the famous Polish astronomer, was born five hundred years ago in Toruń, an old town situated on the board of Vistula, in the North of Poland. Copernicus was the first scientist, who not only conceived the idea of heliocentric motions in the planetary system, but also proved by mathematical arguments, that his system was in agreement with his observations. In the astronomer's native town a new university bearing his name was organized in 1945. The history of the Astronomical Observatory of the Nicholas Copernicus University is told in this booklet. The reader will find some details about the difficult beginnings and further development of the Observatory, and the research activities of the Toruń astronomers."--From the publisher.

Rick Steves Eastern Europe

Rick Steves Eastern Europe
Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
Total Pages: 1263
Release: 2019-06-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1641710918

From romantic cities steeped in history to the stunning slopes of the Alps, get to know this exciting slice of Europe: with Rick Steves on your side, Eastern Europe can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Eastern Europe you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring Eastern Europe Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the cobbles of bustling Bratislava, to country roads winding through the Julian Alps, to the striking chapels and cathedrals of Prague's Castle Quarter How to connect with culture: Bask in the energy of Kraków's Main Square Market, sample local wines from Hungarian vintners, or soak in the steamy thermal baths in Budapest Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places the eat, sleep, and relax Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and historic museums Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, phrase books, historical overviews, and recommended reading Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia, plus side trips to Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Romania Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Eastern Europe.